Chapter 206

"Stop trying to scare me!"

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After Bob yelled this sentence, his eyes showed fear, and before I could respond, he ran away!

"Alright, Jane, I have something to attend to right now, I'll get back to you later."

I hung up on Jane's call and turned to Bradley, who seemed invisible as always. "Did you just going to stand by and watch your father treat your mother like this?"

Bradley shrugged. "I don't have his strength, and he doesn't listen to me."

I was furious beyond words, unsure of what to say.

But Aunt Laura endured the pain and spoke up, "Bradley, wait outside for a moment. I need to talk to your cousin."

"Okay."

After Bradley left, I pulled up a chair and sat by the bedside. "Are your injuries taken care of properly? Is there anything left untreated?"

"No. These wounds just look severe. The doctors and security stopped your uncle before it got too

serious."

Aunt Laura shook her head, looking weaker than the last time I saw her. Tears silently streamed down her face. "I wanted to divorce him, but he won't agree..."

I sighed. "Don't worry, I'll figure something out."

Bob wasn't like Ryan. Getting a divorce from him shouldn't be that complicated. But first, I needed to ensure Aunt Laura's safety, at least to prevent her from being hurt again.

Aunt Laura seemed apologetic, holding my hand. "Okay... Charlotte, I've caused you too much trouble."

family, why

shook my head, preparing some fruit while keeping an eye on Aunt Laura's condition. Seeing her growing tired,

door of the hospital room, Aunt Laura called out to

turned back, seeing the struggle and hesitation on Aunt Laura's face. Curious, I

like an eternity, she spoke

asked, "What is

asked me to help lift the mattress. From underneath, she retrieved

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in the shape of a rabbit. Though the red string around

helped me put it around my neck and said earnestly,

is too valuable, I

"This belongs to you."

full of words unsaid. Finally, she simply

something my

it would have been difficult for them

"Yes..."

tucking the pendant inside my clothing, she avoided my gaze. "Just consider

"Consider it so?"

seemed unwilling to say more.

the hospital with a heart full of questions, toccasionally touched the silver pendant

didn't feel unfamiliar at all. It was almost as if it belonged to me. Later, it dawned on me that the zodiac symbol on the pendant matched mine-a rabbit. But as far as I could

same time, Ryan

about the pressing matters on my

indifferent. "I heard there was trouble

"Yeah."

I pressed the brake slowly. "Ryan, can

would agree. We had argued fiercely

know

seemed to be signing something, the sound of a pen scratching on paper audible.

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